J AMES LAURENCE P URDY
JAMES PURDY
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Home: ***- ***- **** ****: 210- 556- 8955
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented engineering design and management professional with over 30 years of
s uccess in managing small cost, medium -sized, and large multi-million capital projects.
Skilled at coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and field
superintendents to identify/solve problems, and improve operations. Highly proficient in
all aspects of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
SKILLS
Progressive design skills Highly Motivated
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Program implementation Excellently Articulate
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Project management Extremely Adaptive
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Client development Exceptional Experienced
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WORK HISTORY
Owner
JLP Enterprises Inc - D allas, TX February 1992 to October 2013
l Initiated rollout of new multi-faceted company, specializing in all aspects of
engineering technology.
l Partnered successfully with Transamerica Realty Services to develop and/or re-
development more than 50 projects; producing impressive positive cash flow
results. These projects included re-development of the electrical distribution system
and HVAC system in the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.
l Developed and implemented multiple Y2K information protection systems for
multiple clients.
l Developed and implemented exotic gas delivery systems for Texas Instruments
s emi -conductor production, including clean room design and 15KV electrical
distribution systems.
l Spearheaded cross -functional initiatives with Fiserv Financial Services Corporation
to achieve government approved Disaster Recovery Plan Support Center in multiple
locations.
l Worked directly with ATC Teleports to achieve current technology communications
between the existing telecom satellites and the redeveloped Earth stations in Texas
and New York City.
l Created new revenues streams through the implementation of time reduced cost
effective acquisition of specialty equipment.
l Implemented innovative programs to increase internal productivity while decreasing
costs.
l Exceeded company budget objectives by continuously expanding the clientele base.
Engineering Designer/Project Manager
PMI Engineers - D allas, TX January 1977 to July 1991
l Initiated new client development.
l Increased company revenues with active existing client retention.
l Developed and implemented company -wide design protocol for Sprint Operator Call
Centers utilized in multiple locations across the US.
l Spearheaded design and construction administration services on multiple high rise
buildings.
l implemented electric service rate changes with multiple supplying utilities in
numerous states.
l Developed the VA Dallas facility Radiology/Imaging facility.
l Implemented innovative document production programs to increase quality and
reduce costs.
EDUCATION
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Located specialty equipment that saved the client more than $250,000 in costs.
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Designed and developed unique start-of-the-art thermal storage system that saved
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the client over $1 million in construction costs, Additionally, the system's continued
operation results in an energy savings of more than $750,000 annually.
Developed sophisticated electrical distribution systems for Telecom satellite
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communications.
Implemented disaster recovery system for 33 state ATM system.
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Saved the client over $200,000 in construction costs through optimal cost control.
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Implemented client marketing strategies supporting increased company profitability.
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